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excoriate
verb
Express strong disapproval of
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ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt
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verb
Express strong disapproval of
“We condemn the racism in South Africa”
verb
Tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
“This leash chafes the dog's neck”
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We condemn the racism in South Africa
These ideas were reprobated
This leash chafes the dog's neck
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